Shane sorry to hear that you were unlucky but don't think into it too much. I suspect you do have the required attributes, qualifications and life experience that is required to be successful but initially they are going to have cut numbers down big time one way or another. I know people that applied for the BA FPP that I thought were ideal for the course and they got no where. It's all about perseverance! If you want it that bad keep applying for schemes and do your research on the FTO's and what they offer.